Psalms 55

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 55 of 150

¹ To the Chief Musician on Neginoth. A Contemplation. A Psalm of David. Give ear to my prayer, O God; and do not hide Yourself from my supplication.

² Pay attention to me, and answer me; I wander and I moan in my complaint,

³ from the voice of the enemy, from the oppression of the wicked one; for they shake iniquity over me, and in anger they hate me.

Chapter Summary

David complains of his fearful case. To the Chief Musician on Neginoth. A Contemplation. A Psalm of David.

תְּפִלָּה prayer H8605 · TWOT 1776a

אֵימָה terror H367 · TWOT 80b

אַלּוּף close friend H441 · TWOT 109b

בְּרִית covenant H1285 · TWOT 282a

פָּדָה redeem, ransom H6299 · TWOT 1734

בָּטַח trust H982 · TWOT 233

David

Author of this contemplation, lamenting the betrayal of a trusted friend and crying out to God

Longing for Dove's Wings

Overwhelmed by terrors of death, the psalmist wishes for the wings of a dove to fly away and lodge in the wilderness.

Psalms 55:6-8

The Treacherous Friend

David laments being betrayed not by an enemy, but by a familiar companion with whom he walked to the house of God.

Psalms 55:12-14

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